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The Department of Linguistics and the newly-established Second Language Teaching and Research Center (L2TReC) at the University of Utah invite applications for a one-year post doctoral fellow in the field of Second Language Acquisition. Specific research area is open, but the candidate must have demonstrated expertise in experimental/quantitative methods in the study of SLA. Duties will include regular interaction with faculty and students in the Speech Acquisition Lab, the Department of Linguistics and L2TReC: the post doctoral fellow will collaborate on research with local scholars, participate in activities of the affiliated units, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and teach a seminar in his/her area of expertise.

The Department of Linguistics offers the BA, MA, and PhD degrees and houses the Speech Acquisition Lab. L2TReC brings together scholars from across campus working in the areas of SLA, L2 methodology, and K-12 dual immersion education in the state public school system. L2TReC also houses instruction for 20+ languages, providing training and supervision for instructors and a hub for curriculum development and assessment.

Please see these websites for more information about faculty profiles, programs of study, and current research projects.

To apply for this position, please follow the following link and submit the following: a current CV, a statement of research interests and career goals that addresses suitability for this position, at least three representative publications and/or other writing samples, and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin on June 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled or July 15, 2012, whichever is earlier. Start date is 16 August 2012.

The University of Utah offers a very competitive benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator. Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans preference. Reasonable accommodations provided. For additional information: http://www.regulations.utah.edu/humanResources/5-106.html.